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A Simple Productivity Tip from Da Vinci

Ever wondered where Da Vinci found the time to create all his masterpieces? Alongside his fine art painting he managed to dabble as a scientist, geologist, architect, mathematician, engineer, and anatomist with a bit of aeronautical design thrown in for...

Published 11 Dec 2012 2:43 PM by Will Kemp

Filed under: oil painting, painting, landscape painting, how to paint, Drawing Basics, Art

Words of a Winner

The winners of our Self-Portrait Cover Competition are featured in the September issue of American Artist, and they share advice about how to paint the figure and how to maintain a successful painting practice. When we asked David Tanner, the winner of...

Published 12 Jul 2012 2:06 AM by Austin R. Williams

Filed under: color, oil painting, plein air, still life, landscape painting, portrait painting, how to paint, Figure Drawing, Drawing Basics, Photo Reference, Art, Artist Daily

Finding Meaning in the Details of My Painting

Sometimes in making a small study for a larger oil painting, an artist will sketch in certain areas very loosely. It's almost as if she says to herself, "and there's some other stuff that fills in this area of the composition, but I'll think about that later." With the set of small paintings I was doing recently, I wanted to push myself to answer those questions earlier, and allow myself more time to critically consider the elements I include, before committing to the time and scale of a large work.

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Published 18 Apr 2011 10:26 PM by Patricia Watwood

Filed under: oil painting, figure painting, painting, plein air, still life, landscape painting, how to paint, Drawing Basics, Photo Reference, Art

Oil Painting: Open Spaces

Francis Di Fronzo stopped working with paint brushes to create his own technique of “tapping the landscape into existence.” All Paths to War Lead Back to You (Part I) 2002, oil on panel, 48 x 48. Private collection. by Lynne Moss Perricelli...

Published 17 Oct 2008 5:02 AM by American Artist

Filed under: oil painting, landscape painting, Drawing Basics, Art

Oil Painting: Susan Lichtman: The Powerful Use of Light in Oil Interiors

This Massachusetts painter uses a closely controlled palette and open painting approach to create highly evocative visions of interiors and figures. by John A. Parks Family at Sundown 2005, oil on linen, 48 x 72. All artwork this article collection the...

Published 11 Aug 2008 6:17 AM by American Artist

Filed under: oil painting, landscape painting, how to paint, Drawing Basics, Art, street art, Artist Daily

Oil Painting: Tree's Place Gallery Exhibition: Six Premier Landscape Artists

Six top artists combined observation, investigation, and invention to respond to the encompassing reality of the landscape. They will be exhibiting their sketches and studio paintings together for the first time this summer. by M. Stephen Doherty The...

Published 9 Apr 2008 5:45 AM by American Artist

Filed under: oil painting, figure painting, plein air, still life, landscape painting, how to paint, sketching, Drawing Basics, Art, Landscape Drawing, street art, Artist Daily

Oil Painting: Jimmy Sanders: The Structure Needed in Painting and in Life

For almost 20 years, Jimmy Sanders has set specific goals for his art education, the types of paintings he creates, and the projects he undertakes. “Goals are dreams with deadlines,” he says. “They are important to realist painters who...

Published 7 Apr 2008 5:05 AM by American Artist

Filed under: oil painting, plein air, still life, landscape painting, How to Draw, Drawing Basics, Art, Artist Daily

Oil Painting: Frederic Edwin Church: A Great Landscape Painting Teacher

There are few American painters who were as celebrated, successful, or influential as Frederic Edwin Church. by M. Stephen Doherty Twilight, a Sketch by Frederic Edwin Church, 1858, oil, 8¼ x 12¼. Collection Olana State Historic Site, Hudson...

Published 20 Nov 2007 5:00 AM by American Artist

Filed under: oil painting, painting, landscape painting, how to paint, Drawing Basics, Art, Artist Daily

Oil Painting: Oil 70th Anniversary Competition Winners

We present the semifinalists in the oil category. by Karen Stanger Johnston Hyacinth (and the McCoy Pot) by Ellen Buselli, 2006, oil on linen, 12 x 16. Private collection. First Place: Ellen Buselli Ellen Buselli’s favorite subject is the still...

Published 15 Oct 2007 5:00 AM by American Artist

Filed under: oil painting, plein air, still life, landscape painting, portrait painting, how to paint, Drawing Basics, Photo Reference, Art, Artist Daily

Oil Painting: On Location in Malibu: Paintings by CAC Members

Nearly 60 views of Malibu created by members of the California Art Club are featured in this exhibition, which explores not only the city’s picturesque scenery but also the enduring California plein air landscape tradition. by Michael Zakian Driving...

Published 13 Aug 2007 5:15 AM by American Artist

Filed under: oil painting, plein air, landscape painting, portrait painting, pastel, how to paint, Drawing Basics, Art, street art

Oil Painting: Heavy Paint, Big Brushes, and No Cleanup: The Paintings of Ken Auster

This California artist pursues an aggressive, take-no-prisoners approach to plein air painting. by John A. Parks Dos Roses 2006, oil, 12 x 9. Courtesy Red Piano Art Gallery, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Ken Auster uses loads of thick paint and...

Published 13 Aug 2007 4:45 AM by American Artist

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Oil Painting: Sarah Lamb: Painting the World as a Feast

Traditionally trained artist Sarah Lamb uses her passion for the kitchen to bring a new vitality to the art of the still life. Mousse au Chocolat 2005, oil on linen, 20 x 32. All artwork this article private collection unless otherwise indicated. by John...

Published 16 Jul 2007 4:55 AM by American Artist

Filed under: oil painting, plein air, still life, landscape painting, how to paint, sketching, Drawing Basics, Art, Landscape Drawing, street art, Artist Daily

Dan Thompson's June 13th Chat Transcript

Read the transcript from our online chat with artist-instructor Dan Thompson. If you have more thoughts to share, chat with your peers on Artists' Forum , and check back for more online chats with featured artists. 2007-06-13 12:00:02.0 Administrator...

Published 14 Jun 2007 1:35 PM by American Artist

Filed under: color, oil painting, plein air, landscape painting, how to paint, shading, Drawing Basics, Art, street art, Artist Daily

Oil Painting: James Gurney's Paintings: Fact & Fantasy

This New York state plein air artist creates impressive landscape paintings informed by his work as an illustrator and inspired by the work of the Hudson River School. by John A. Parks Creek Above Kaaterskill Falls 2004, oil, 20 x 16. All artwork this...

Published 15 Sep 2006 12:06 PM by American Artist

Filed under: oil painting, plein air, landscape painting, portrait painting, how to paint, Drawing Basics, Art, fantasy art, Artist Daily

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